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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Beaugosse feel is really running the strike?
(a) The French.
(b) Arona.
(c) Himself.
(d) Doudou.

2. In "Chapter 5", what does N'Deye Touti say she likes about Bakayoko?
(a) His writing.
(b) His government job.
(c) His education.
(d) His rejection of polygamy.

3. In "Chapter 1", what does Niakoro remember about the first train-workers' strike?
(a) How successful it was.
(b) The loss it caused.
(c) How long it was.
(d) The week without pay.

4. In "Chapter 4", why do the union members tease Beaugosse?
(a) Because of the food he eats.
(b) Because of his fear of the strike.
(c) Because of his wife.
(d) Because of his clothing.

5. What does Beaugosse do when it is suggested he take part in the delegation to meet with Dejean?
(a) He doesn't hear the suggestion.
(b) He says he is proud to help.
(c) He says he has to think about it.
(d) He resigns from the union.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Bakayoko's role before he went missing?

2. In "Chapter 2", what do the women sell in the market the striking workers pass?

3. When the police come for Ramatoulaye in "Chapter 6", what do the other women do?

4. In "Chapter 2", how do the residents of Thies act as they wake up?

5. What is Samba's role as a train worker?

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